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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697.59, 1,046.79 and 286.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697.59, 1,046.79 and 286.79 is: 430.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697.59 : 1,046.79 = 286.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697.59/1,046.79 = 286.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697.59x = 1,046.79 × 286.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697.59x = 300,203.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,203.67/697.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.34

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